Brussels - Morocco is a strategic partner of the European Union (EU) on various issues, including counter-terrorism, migration and renewable energy, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said.

''Morocco is a key partner in the southern neighborhood,'' Mogherini added in response to the letter sent to her by a group of MEPs on the need for the EU to strengthen its relations with the Kingdom.

''There are many challenges that we must face together. This is why it is important that we strengthen our efforts not only to continue our cooperation, but to strengthen it in all areas that we have successfully addressed in recent years,'' the EU foreign policy head stressed.

On March 17, Morocco's government decided to resume contacts with the European Union.

Following the decision of the kingdom to suspend contacts with European institutions, MEPs and high officials of the European Commission and the European Council underlined the need for both sides to resume relations, which are based on a long-standing partnership